What Missoula County Public Schools does

Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) is a public school district and government state entity serving more than 9,200 students from Early Learning through 12th grade across 21 schools and buildings in Missoula County, Montana. Its core academic portfolio spans standards-based literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, supplemented by Special Education, Career & Technical Education, Fine Arts, English Language Learner programs, Gifted Education, Early Learning, and Native American Student Services (which has implemented Indian Education for All since 2000). Support services include Health, Meal & Nutrition (including Summer Food Service and Farm to School), Transportation routed via InfoFinder, and Traffic Education. The district also runs innovation programs such as SPARK! Arts Integration, the IVALUE social-emotional learning initiative, a Microschool Pilot, and alternative schools (Missoula CONNECT Academy, Missoula TEACH Academy, Willard Alternative High School), plus Adult Education through the Lifelong Learning Center.

The district's technology stack centers on a District Network Infrastructure managed by the Information Technology Department, with Infinite Campus as the Student Information System, Finalsite Messages XR for mass family communications (phone/email/text/app), Finalsite CMS for mcpsmt.org, TeamDynamix for maintenance and IT ticketing, Applitrack for recruitment, the SaferMT mobile app for anonymous safety tips, Google Translate for website accessibility, and Google Workspace for staff collaboration. Governance is provided by an 11-member Board of Trustees (Chair Arlene Walker-Andrews, Vice Chairs Jeffrey Avgeris and Jenny Walsh) operating under a Strategic Plan approved September 28, 2021 with values of Student-Centered, Equity, Innovation, Safety, Inclusion, and Relationships. Superintendent Micah Hill oversees operations; senior leadership includes Assistant Superintendents Vincent Giammona (PK-8) and Amy Shattuck (9-12), Executive Director of Business & Operations Denise Williams, Director of Technology Brian Conniff, Director of Academic & Communication Services Jenna Briggs, and Facilities & Operations Director Burley McWilliams.

MCPS is funded through a government revenue model consisting of approximately 70% Montana state funding and approximately 30% local property taxes (including voted levies) for its general fund, supplemented by the Innovative Educational Programs Tax Credit (Montana taxpayers may claim up to $200,000 per year in dollar-for-dollar credits for donations). The district does not charge in-district tuition and operates across a single geographic market (Missoula County), distributing services through 21 schools, attendance-boundary-based direct enrollment, alternative schools, and community partnership programming with entities such as SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning (core tier), Missoula Butterfly House, Garden City Harvest, Home ReSource, the Missoula Writing Collaborative, Ripple, and Writing Coaches of Montana.

Name

Missoula County Public Schools

Legal name

Missoula County Public Schools

Website

https://mcpsmt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Missoula County Public Schools is a Montana government state entity that delivers public K-12 education to 9,200+ students across 21 schools in Missoula County, funded ~70% by state appropriations and ~30% by local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood learning
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Approximately 70% of MCPS general fund revenue comes from state funding provided by Montana
2. Local Property Taxes: About 30% of general fund revenue comes from local property taxes. A portion of this local funding comes from voted levies.
3. Innovative Educational Programs Tax Credit: Montana taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state income taxes, up to $200,000 per year, for donations to Montana public school districts to support Innovative Educational Programs. Last year individual Montana taxpayers donated $6 million to public schools statewide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Missoula County Public Schools operates a unified public school district delivering standards-based K-12 education from Early Learning through 12th grade across 21 schools in Missoula County, Montana. Core offerings include Core Academic Programs, Special Education, Career & Technical Education, Fine Arts, English Language Learner programs, Gifted Education, Native American Student Services, and alternative education programs (Missoula CONNECT Academy, Missoula TEACH Academy), complemented by support services in health, nutrition, transportation, and traffic education.

Product overview

Missoula County Public Schools operates as a unified public school district serving students from Early Learning through 12th grade across 21 schools. The district offers a comprehensive, standards-based educational portfolio centered on Core Academic Programs complemented by specialized services including Special Education, Career & Technical Education, Fine Arts, English Language Learning, Gifted Education, and Native American Student Services. Support services include Health Services, Meal & Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Traffic Education. The district also provides innovative programs such as SPARK! Arts Integration, IVALUE Wellness, and a Microschool Pilot. Alternative education options include Missoula CONNECT Academy and Missoula TEACH Academy, while Adult Education is offered through the Lifelong Learning Center. The 21st Century Teaching & Learning Initiative drives instructional innovation across all programs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Programs (EL-12) Standards-based curriculum supporting student growth in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration from Early Learning through 12th grade.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including support services, occupational and physical therapy, and individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education programs preparing students for career readiness through practical skills development and industry partnerships.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive arts education including music, theatre, dance, and visual arts across K-12 with instrument rentals, performances, and curriculum aligned to national and state standards.
• English Language Learner Program (ELL) Language support services for English learners including identification, instruction, and exit processes following state standards.
• Early Learning Early childhood education programs for pre-kindergarten students focusing on developmental readiness and foundational skills.
• Gifted Education Academic enrichment programs designed to challenge and support students with advanced learning needs and exceptional abilities.
• Native American Student Services Support services for Native American students implementing Indian Education for All (IEFA) curriculum, cultural programs, and family engagement.
• Health Services School nursing services, health screenings, medication management, and wellness programs supporting student physical and mental health.
• Meal & Nutrition Services Food service programs including the Summer Food Service Program, Farm to School initiatives, and free/reduced price meal applications.
• Missoula CONNECT Academy Alternative high school program offering flexible learning options for students needing non-traditional educational pathways.
• Missoula TEACH Academy Alternative education program providing alternative learning environment and educational pathways for secondary students.
• Transportation Services Student transportation including bus services, routes, and scheduling managed through a transportation routing system (InfoFinder).
• Adult Education Continuing education and adult learning classes available through the Lifelong Learning Center and community education programs.
• Traffic Education Driver's education and traffic safety programs for students meeting state requirements for licensing.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Missoula Butterfly House & InsectariumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating with MCPS to provide educational experiences. Part of the district's community partners network supporting student learning through environmental education.
• Garden City HarvestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting MCPS educational programs. Works with the district on farm-to-school and nutrition education initiatives.
• Home ReSourcesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating with MCPS for educational and sustainability programs.
• The Missoula Writing CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting writing education and literacy programs across MCPS schools.
• Ripple the Center for Education & Ecosystem StudiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting educational programs and ecosystem studies within the district.
• SPARK Arts Ignite LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner for arts integration across P-12 continuum. SPARK provides professional development to teachers and integrates arts into classroom instruction aligned with the district's strategic plan initiative.
• Writing Coaches of MontanasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing writing instruction support across MCPS schools.
• MCAT (Missoula Community Access Television)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cable broadcaster airing Board of Trustees meetings live on Charter Cable Channel 7 and 11. Monthly school board meetings broadcast live at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
• Montana Office of Public InstructioncoreOthersState education agency providing oversight, funding coordination, standards alignment, and support for Montana public schools including MCPS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/McpsMT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCT33su4k_Qyn6rhGFywzZYA
• Facebookfacebook.com/missoulacountypublicschools

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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